I recently tried the arancini and the house-made rigatoni with chicken cutlet at La Piazza, and…read moreboth dishes were phenomenal. The arancini were perfectly crispy on the outside with a warm, creamy center. They were topped generously with fresh parmesan and paired with a rich pink sauce that really elevated the flavor--definitely a standout appetizer. The rigatoni with chicken cutlet was just as impressive. The pasta tasted fresh and perfectly cooked, and the chicken cutlet was tender, crispy, and full of flavor. The pink sauce (labeled as spicy vodka) was absolutely delicious--more savory and creamy than spicy, which made it super enjoyable and well-balanced. Overall, everything was cooked beautifully and full of flavor. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend trying both dishes.

I wish I had read El J.'s note before coming here on Mother's Day. La Piazza added a 20% surcharge…read moreto the bill, which felt like a blatant cash grab rather than a reasonable holiday policy. If a restaurant is going to add that kind of charge, it should be clearly disclosed upfront before customers order or make reservations. Unfortunately, the experience did not come close to justifying the extra cost. The steaks were badly overcooked, the food was mediocre at best, and there were large flies throughout the restaurant, which made the meal even more unpleasant. I understand that Mother's Day is a busy day for restaurants, but being busy does not give a business a free pass to surprise customers with excessive charges or deliver poor food and service. The 20% surcharge felt unfair and left a very bad impression. I willnot return, and I would strongly recommend that customers check their bill carefully before paying. SHAME ON YOU FOR SCAMMING CUSTOMERS

Good Grief !! Where do I start?! At the beginning, Jim…read more.. OK, so I'm in Hanford, California doing a favor for a friend after a long day working in Los Angeles then driving 3 hours! My options??? Grabbing some snacks at the hotel or taking the spectacular advice of April and Naesha at the front desk of the Fairfield Marriott, my hotel for the night. They also said that the Steak Bites were fantastic. After a quick shower, I took the 5 minute ride to the restaurant. Independent building, fairly nondescript but classy enough. Easy access with plenty of parking. You enter in to a dark, classy Italian restaurant. A large , open dining room straight ahead, and a small (but really cute) bar to the left. I chose eating at the bar, and I'm happy I did. Raquel, the Bartender took care of me with humor, seriousness, smiles, and incredible recommendations. Ordered a nice Zin and started perusing the menu. The nightly "specials" menu looked great, but the regular menu nailed me. Before I could even begin to make decisions, their bread arrived at the table with a small bowl of marinara sauce. Maybe the best I've had... EVER! Raquel was literally describing the recipe after I raved. Should have asked for a copy! Guess I knew then that I was about to be thrilled! I ordered some of the steak bites for the ladies at the hotel, then proceeded, knowing I was about to overeat AND take a feast back with me. Always a Caesar Salad as a starter, asking for it not to be overly saturated and they nailed it. Just a personal preference and this is massively nit picky, but just a hint more anchovy paste. Raquel then steered me to Shrimp Avocado Crostini as an appetizer. It truly left me speechless, and that's virtually impossible (just ask my kids). The perfectly toasted Crostini's, thinly sliced, a smear of the avocado, then a spoonful of heaven! I mean the warm shrimp goulash, salsa, soup... heck, whatever it was, was pure perfection. Limited myself to 3 pieces, about 9 bites, and only consumed about 1/3. For my main course I opted for a chicken dish as I often do. I chose the Spicy Chicken Chipotle with Penne Pasta, Blackened Chicken, bell peppers,edamame, mango... Now as I'm already achieving some pressure on my belt, all just have a couple bites. OOPS!!! Yup, it was THAT good! And it came out hot, as it should, a thing many restaurants miss on. I was confused after my first bite because it was unnaturally sublime! I devoured it!!! Just left enough to add it to the bounty traveling back to the hotel. Truly some of the very best pasta I've had anywhere. So now I'm stuffed and she comes over and says a naughty word, DESSERT! Crème Brûlée Cheesecake sound ok? Sure, I reply. Light, fluffy, not overly sweet, luscious caramel sauce... two perfect bites and into a to go package. The food, 10/10 The Service, 10/10 (Thanks Raquel!) The Atmosphere 9/10 Don't know if I will ever get the opportunity to return, but if I do it would be my honor to have a chance at trying more of the beautiful menu. Bon A-petite' Cheers

I was excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many upscale dining options in our area…read more The food was good and I enjoyed my meal, which is why I'm giving it a few stars. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. I sat in the bar area during happy hour and waited over an hour for my food. While I understand happy hour can be busy, the restaurant didn't appear overly crowded, so the wait felt excessive. Communication from the staff about the delay would have made the experience much better. The food quality was the highlight of my visit, but the long wait and slow service made the overall experience disappointing. I hope they can improve their timing because our community could really use a great local dining option.

We decided to give this place a try after passing by it so many times. It was nice and cool inside…read more Definitely has the vineyard feel. Waitress felt like an auntie I knew lol - French toast was soft and thick: just needed a little more powdered sugar for my sweet tooth. - Steak: we asked for medium well but came out more well. Can't wait to go back and try more things!

There's always more in Lemoore and today I'm getting that big French Toast breakfast with three…read moresausage & two eggs. No powder sugar on the toast & I like them well done. The eggs I'm went with over medium this time. I was promptly greeted, seated, and given a beverage. No wait time at 12:30pm. That's nice especially when this place is full and busy. The ambiance is super casual with a dash of Love Shack today as it's pre-Valentines Day. The entrance has a cute place for social media photos and the bar has hanging roses and flowers from the ceiling. I feel a little dehydrated today so I'm just drinking a huge water with lemon because as they say in Hawaii--Water is Life. Pics of breakfast coming along. See you some more on Yelp in 2026

Love this place and love the fact that they are all over the Valley. They have great pizza. I…read morewouldn't call them "craft" pizza, but they definitely beat the big chains. The service is good and ingredients are good

My family and I have been customers for years. Lately, we have been disappointed on the service…read more The food is always great, but the people skills are lacking. We do not appreciate getting yelled, especially over the phone. If it happens again, we will discontinue service and go to other places around town.

Great experience all around. The food has that fresh, made-with-care Mediterranean taste -- bright,…read morewell-seasoned, and balanced, not heavy or greasy like a lot of places. Everything came out hot and clearly hadn't been sitting under a heat lamp. Service was warm and attentive without rushing us. Staff were friendly, checked in at the right moments, and got everything to the table quickly.

Food is always amazing, this is my husbands and I's favorite place to go out to eat. All the…read morewaitresses have been amazing too always giving great service and going above and beyond to make their customers happy

Absolutely amazing restaurant from the ambiance to the service to the food- it checked every box…read morefor a great night out. We sat at the bar and Tyler took care of us. It was a busy night but he was still attentive and gave great recommendations. THANK YOU, TYLER! Not often can you find a place that does both drinks and food really well, but they've done it. We got the arancini upon recommendation and it was a delicious flavor bomb. A fried cheese ball isn't usually something I'd order, but glad we did. Our pastas were very well done as well. Excited to come back and try more things on the menu.

It's always poppin so make a reservation Pasta is prob the…read morebest thing on the menu however there isn't a bad option on the menu It's a great place to catch up with old friends and have a nice drink before calling it a nice for us non Gen Z -ers lol

3/22/24 Grilled chicken & eggplant sandwich ordered with…read moreveggies & no mayo ordered. Also, cut in half to share. The worker was kind. Said it would be 20-30 minutes to get ready. Made fresh! I went to get it shortly later! Greeted upon entering and the order was ready. Paid for it and she was happy to bag it after showing me it & it looks Great! Well wishes too! Really nice restaurant. Definitely Italian themed. Very nice. Looks authentic. Very calm & comfortable. Feels like you're home! Lunchtime! Sandwich split. It's a perfect size to split! My half was fresh and DELICIOUS. Fresh veggies with a little jalapeño spice & the eggplant with the chicken was definitely a great change & flavorful! Mother felt the same! Good service & Great grilled chicken & eggplant parmigiana sandwich 1/2!! Highly recommended!!

We went for a family dinner. I love Italian. I must say, I did not love this Italian. The pesto…read morecheese bread, stuffed mushrooms, and minestrone soup (under salted) was ok. When it came time to eat my chicken piccata.... Things went from ok to awful. I tried a bite of chicken and near gagged. It was cooked in a white wine sauce. This sauce was not cooked well. It tasted and smelled fermented. I could taste the wine intensely and even got a super mild buzz from the one bite I had (low tolerance). I moved onto the pasta and I got the olive oil sauce and what I thought initially was Italian seasonings turned out to be various pepper flakes. I don't do heat well and my mouth was on fire for at least five minutes and my nose even started running. I literally ate two bites off my plate and had to move it to the side. The smell of the wine sauce was so strong even my husband could smell it and it made me feel ill. When the waitress asked what was wrong I explained the pasta was extremely spicy and sauce on the chicken just not good. She asked if I would take it home and I specifically told her no. She asked if I wanted something else and I said no thank you. She proceeded to bring me a box for the food I was never going to touch to take home and a menu. I asked at least 3 times for her to remove the plate and she didn't and had to decline ordering something else 2-3 times. I wouldn't have minded paying for the soup I ate that came with it, but I'm pretty unhappy we paid $25 for an inedible entree because they still charged us for it. Everyone else seemed to think their food was ok or good. But mine was plain awful.

The food at Valentino's is absolutely scrumptious and truly speaks for itself. The first time I…read morevisited, I was lucky enough to try the lasagna, which was rich, comforting, and clearly made with care. On my second visit, I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs--and it did not disappoint. The spaghetti was perfectly cooked, with a hearty, house-made sauce that tasted deeply authentic. The sauce had a beautiful balance of savory tomato flavor, herbs, and just the right amount of richness, as if it had been simmering all day. The meatballs were tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor, not dry or overly dense, but exactly what you hope for in classic Italian comfort food. Every bite felt homemade and satisfying, the kind of meal that reminds you of a family kitchen rather than a restaurant. Valentino's proves that size isn't everything; the small space is remarkably warm and inviting. The relaxed, cozy atmosphere perfectly mirrors the menu, allowing for a meal that feels unhurried. With its genuine family-run charm, the restaurant feels wonderfully authentic and approachable. Beyond the food, the experience at Valentino's is what truly sets it apart. It's a father-and-daughter business, and their pride shows in everything they do. They are incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making you feel more like a guest in their home than just a customer. If you're looking for authentic Italian food made with heart and tradition in Fresno, Valentino's is a must-try. I'll absolutely be back again.

I love this place! My go to is the rigatoni ross (because it's saucy and spicy!), but everything is…read moregood here. Being that the place is run by only 2 people, the service is superb. First time trying the Alfredo today and it did not disappoint. I used to work down to so this was place for a treat. They play great music and even have outdoor seating. The portions are large enough for lunch and dinner. And the bread, it's crispy and airy. Love it. One of my favorite spots in downtown.